The Pacer Performance Dam program recognizes Shorthorn females for their superior fertility and maternal ability as well as the breeders who own these breed leading females. The ideal female calves and rebreeds every year while raising a high performing calf year in and year out. The American Shorthorn Association (ASA) recognizes Pacer Performance Dams each year in Denver, Colorado, during the National Western Stock Show Shorthorn Pen Show in the “yards.”

In order to be recognized for this prestigious award the female must have her first calf by the time she is no older than 28 months of age. Maintain a calving interval of less than 375 days on three consecutive calves. Have a minimum of three consecutive natural registered calves with complete performance data submitted to the American Shorthorn Association. Have a minimum average progeny weaning ratio of 102 on three consecutive calves. Have a minimum average progeny weaning ratio of 100 on three consecutive calves.

This year eight females from two different Missouri firms earned Pacer Performance Dam status for their owners. Rob Sneed Shorthorns of Sedalia, Missouri had five females qualify they were RR Katy 3rd, RS Dream Girl 17th, RS Beta 39th, RS Girl 729 02 and RS Beta 318 05. Meadow Lane Farms of Mayview, Missouri had three females qualify they were ML Roan Sue 0125 of 239, ML Miss Houston 0540 and DPC Star Glow Eagle.